Database Administrator II

Bullhorn's core purpose is to create an incredible customer experience, and the organization has a sharp focus on delivering very high quality products and services to its customers. The company culture is shaped by five Core Values: Ownership, Energy, Speed & Agility, Service, and Being Human. Each value, and its underlying definition, serves as a behavioral guide for employees as they interact with customers and fellow coworkers and is an embedded way of operating across our organization.

Bullhorn fosters a dynamic and supportive environment where hard work and great results are rewarded and celebrated. We value openness and continuous improvement, encouraging team members to acknowledge challenges and learn from them. With a strong focus on growth, we provide ample opportunities for career development and prioritize promoting from within. We believe that leaders should care deeply about the development of their employees at all levels, emphasizing emotional intelligence and accountability. Our leaders collaborate closely to ensure the success of their teams, and we work together to achieve shared goals, creating a positive and empowering workplace for everyone.

Job Title - Database Administrator II

Job Overview

Bullhorn is looking for a problem-solving database-focused technologist to become our next Database Administrator II. The Database Administrator will be responsible for managing a large distributed database environment utilizing MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB for a global customer base, while ensuring 24/7 availability. The position will require a high-level understanding of database administration, data backup & recovery, security, query tuning, maintenance, and configuration. The ideal candidate will have some technical experience with a solid foundation of database administration skills, along with a positive attitude.

As a Database Administrator II, you will:

• Install, design, and maintain database system software and implement database security.

• Provide support at all stages of database implementation and/or database-related deployments & maintenance

• Run diagnostic tools to identify database current and future performance bottlenecks and take appropriate corrective actions to improve database performance. Work with development teams to tune and optimize queries.

• Troubleshoot performance and non-performance related issues either independently or in conjunction with other DBAs.

• Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards.

• Ensure 24/7 availability, security & integrity of the production application environment.  This will include 24/7 on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis.

• Experience in a cloud environment like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

This job might be for you if:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology\Computer Science

• 2-5 years MSSQL Server experience

• 1+ years of MySQL, PostgreSQL & MongoDB experience

• 1+ years DB support role in a 24x7 production environment

• General SQL Query Tuning and database performance optimization experience

• DB Patching and Upgrade skills in the production environment

• SQL Server High Availability and clustering experience

Bonus points for:

• Experience maintaining a high-volume, mission-critical application in a SaaS environment

• Experience with Windows Server administration

• Experience with PowerShell and\or Python scripting

You might be a fit for Bullhorn if:

• You are energetic and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

• You are confident and love sharing success with your team

• You take ownership of your work and continuously strive for improvement

What we offer...

• Benefits eligibility effective DAY ONE including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), 401(k) Match, and more
• Unlimited Planned Paid Time Off
• Global Mental Health Support
• On-Demand Learning & Development
• Quarterly paid volunteer days
• Lucrative Employee Referral Program (eligible for prior to your first day)
• Company-wide mentor program

Bullhorn's core purpose is to create an incredible customer experience, which starts with first creating an incredible employee experience. Our vision is for every employee to have a sense of belonging, a voice that is heard, and a clear path for success. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, and our culture is shaped by our five core values: Ownership, Energy, Speed & Agility, Service, and Being Human.

We are a people-first culture where everyone’s contribution is valued and respected. We're looking for smart, forward-thinking individuals who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and bring fresh perspectives to the table.  If you're someone who thrives in a casual, yet fast-paced and agile environment, we'd love to have you join us.